Aquatic strengthening device

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to an aquatic strengthening device which comprises of a rigid or semi rigid board and at each end a floating device is attached. The board is sufficiently strong to permit an individual to stand on it. The floating devices have enough buoyancy that allows for the board to float up to a desired altitude. There are openings next to where the floating devices are so an individual can hold the board with his hands. The floating devices are attached in such a way that the perpendicular distance to the rigid board can be changed so an individual can obtain the buoyancy needed.

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

Elongated float, kickboards with floats, aquatic swimming aids, are partof the known art. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,227,273 and Chinesepatent 210904889 show floating devices. However, the inventor is notaware of any devices the sign specifically four strength buildingtherapy. Particularly the inventor is not aware of any devices thatspecifically use the buoyancy effect of water to help an individualregain its strength and its balance at the same time. There are nodevices known to the inventor that gives the user the ability toincrease or decrease the buoyancy effect of the water in such a way thatrecovery from an injury can be obtained. This particular inventionspecifically addresses that issue. It also has other advantages. As forentertainment and training for particular swimming techniques. If thisdevice is used properly, it will increase an individual's flexibility,strength, elasticity and in some instances proper swimming techniques.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

As it's illustrated here, this aquatic strengthening device is the signof a rigid or semi rigid structured with floats spaced at each end ofthe structure. This structure which is elongated by nature it has enoughrigidity to withstand stress without bending and also to permit theweight of an individual on top of it without bending. The device can bemade from a wide range of materials. Organic or not organic such aswood, high density wood, plastic, submergible conglomerate or othermaterials that will allow to accomplish the necessary rigidity whilebeing waterproof. The structure has to be long enough to permit aswimmer to stand on it. It also needs to have devices so it can behandheld. The float can be made of any material that will float in thewater. It is important to note that the upper half of the floats need tobe above water to establish the desired results. The floats can be ofstyrofoam, plastic filled with air, or any other material that can be asphere. These floats are then attached to the structure in such a waythat they'll stand perpendicularly at a desired length. This length canbe adjusted in according to an individual's necessity. This inventionwill be described in greater detail in the next two sections.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a top or birds eye view of the structure or board;

FIG. 2 is a side view of structure or board;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the structure or board;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the invention;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the invention in use under water; and

FIG. 6 is a different embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The following is a detailed description of the inventors preferred wayto practice this invention. Looking at the drawings 1 to 3 aquaticstrengthen device 30 compromises open aperture 20 to hold the floatingdevice and a handheld opening 10 so the user can maneuver while usingthe floating device. The aquatic strengthening device 30 can be made allway high density wood, carbon fiber, plastic or any other material theproper flexibility and rigidity in order to hold an individual's weight.It is expected that the proper length of the aquatic strength in device30 will be anywhere from 24 inches to 48 inches. It can also be noteddepth the handheld opening 10 can be an individual opening or aplurality of openings. This will depend on the user's desire. Thisdevice has a pair of side grooves located exactly perpendicular to openaperture 20. These side grooves 80 are located at each end of theaquatic strengthening device 30 at the same place that the open aperture20 is. It also has an extreme side groove 90 on each of the sides of theaquatic strengthening device 30. The open aperture 20 should be in thetriangular form. The reason for this triangle of form is that when thefloater holders 60 are attached to the aquatic strengthening device 30give some rigidity so the floating devices 50 does not move.

Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5 they show the complete invention. Thefloating devices 50 are attached to the open aperture 20 through the useof holding wires 60. These holding wires 60 may have or may not have andadditional height adjustment 88 as part of the setup. The floatingdevice is 50 can be of styrofoam, they can be rectangular, or they canbe spherical. It can also be of any floating structure such as milkjugs. The only requirement is to provide the necessary buoyancy force.And anyways the floating device 50 have an opening 55 to attach theholding wire 60. The floating device 50 can be styrofoam blocks 20″long, 16″ wide and 13″ deep. In the event the floating device 50 is asphere then de overall sphere diameter can be in the neighborhood of 6″to 12″. The size and characteristics of floating device 50 will dependon the specific characteristics of the individual using the aquaticstrengthening device 30.

Specifically, FIG. 5 shows the preferred embodiment of the invention.Floating devices 50 are attached to the aquatic strengthening device 30via holding wire 60. The holding wires 60, are attached to the aperture20 through either the side groove 80 or side groove 90. The holding wire60 has a height adjustment 88. This height adjustment can be made out ofa velcro material, a link chain or any other submersible material. Theobjective of the height adjustment 88 is to be able to adjust thefloating altitude off floating device 50.

As stated earlier there can be different embodiments of the presentinvention. FIG. 6 where open aperture 20 is changed for a series ofstabilizing holes 25.

It is implied in this application that the structure of this inventioncan be adapted for an individual's particular needs. These needs dependon an individuals' particular goals.

Note that the disclosure is for the purpose of illustration only andincludes all modifications or improvements which fall within the scopeof the proposed claims.

I claim:
 1. An aquatic strengthen device comprising: a) An elongatedboard; b) A pair of open apertures. c) A pair of handheld openings. d) Aplurality of side grooves. e) A pair of extreme side groove. f) A pairof holding wires; and g) A pair of floating devices wherein said pair ofopen apertures are located at opposite end of said elongated board, saidpair of handheld openings are located next to said open apertures, saidside groves are located at the edge of said elongated board next to saidhandheld openings, said holding wires are attached at one end with saidelongated board through said open apertures and attached on the oppositeend with said floating devices.
 2. The aquatic strengthen device ofclaim 1 further comprising a height adjustment to said holding wire; 3.The aquatic strengthen device of claim 1 wherein the floating devicesare spherical;
 4. The aquatic strengthen device of claim 1 wherein thefloating device is cubical; and
 5. The aquatic strengthen device ofclaim 4 or 5 wherein the said floating device can be a plurality ofdevices.
 6. An aquatic strengthen device comprising: a) An elongatedboard. b) A plurality of stabilizing holes. c) A pair of handheldopenings. d) A plurality of side grooves. e) A pair of holding wires;and f) A pair of floating devices wherein said pair of open aperturesare located at opposite end of said elongated board, said pair ofhandheld openings are located next to said open apertures, said sidegroves are located at the edge of said elongated board next to saidhandheld openings, said holding wires are attached at one end with saidelongated board through said open apertures and attached on the oppositeend with said floating devices.
 7. The aquatic strengthen device ofclaim 5 further comprising a height adjustment to said holding wire. 8.The aquatic strengthen device of claim 5 wherein the floating devicesare spherical.
 9. The aquatic strengthen device of claim 5 wherein thefloating device is cubical.
 10. The aquatic strengthen device of claim 8or 9 wherein the said floating device can be a plurality of devices.